Andy Blankenbuehler
Birth Place: Cincinnati, OH, USA
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE NOTEBOOK, and More Set For Broadway San Jose 2026/27 Season (Mar 3, 2026)
Lied Center Announces 2026-27 Glenn Korff Broadway Series (Mar 2, 2026)
HAMILTON, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST And More Set for Broadway Across Canada 2026-2027 Season (Feb 26, 2026)
BIO
Mr. Blankenbuehler won a 2008 Tony Award for his choreography in the Tony Award winning Best Musical In The Heights (also Lortel Award, Outer Critics Award and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography). He also choreographed the Broadway revival of The Apple Tree. Other recent projects include the new Broadway-bound musical Waiting For The Moon (music by Frank Wildhorn); the world premiere of the musical A Little Princess (music by Andrew Lippa); the Paper Mill Playhouse production of A Wonderful Life; as well as the off-Broadway play Burleigh Grimes (music by David Yazbek); and the hit Caesars Palace production Nights On Broadway. As a performer, he has danced on Broadway in Fosse, Contact, Man of La Mancha, Saturday Night Fever, Steel Pier, Big and Guys and Dolls.
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(Back Row L to R): Marina Pires, Lesli Margherita, Carolee Carmello, Kamille Upshaw, Shereen Ahmed, Lucia Giannetta, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Elizabeth Stanley, Michelle Veintimilla (Middle Row L to R): Allison Blackwell, Georgina Pazcoguin, Dylis Croman, Jen Sese, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Director/ Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Front Row L to R): Morgan Marcell, Yani Marin, Haley Fish, Charlie Firlik, Steven Pasquale, Sasha Hutchings
From: Photos: Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center Meets the Press
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(Back Row L to R): Marina Pires, Lesli Margherita, Carolee Carmello, Kamille Upshaw, Shereen Ahmed, Lucia Giannetta, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Elizabeth Stanley, Michelle Veintimilla (Middle Row L to R): Allison Blackwell, Georgina Pazcoguin, Dylis Croman, Jen Sese, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Director Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Front Row L to R): Morgan Marcell, Yani Marin, Haley Fish, Charlie Firlik, Steven Pasquale, Sasha Hutchings
From: Photos: Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center Meets the Press
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
[ 2019 ] choreographer
[ 2020 ] choreographer
Awards and Nominations
Andy Blankenbuehler, Only Gold
Andy Blankenbuehler, Only Gold
winner
Andy Blankenbuehler, Only Gold
winner
Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
winner
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand
winner
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand
winner
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand
winner
Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
winner
Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
winner
Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
winner
Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bring It On: The Musical
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bring It On: The Musical
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bring It On: The Musical
Andy Blankenbuehler, 9 to 5
Andy Blankenbuehler , 9 to 5
Andy Blankenbuehler, 9 to 5: The Musical
winner
Andy Blankenbuehler, In The Heights
winner
Andy Blankenbuehler, In the Heights
winner
Andy Blankenbuehler, In the Heights
winner
Andy Blankenbuehler, In the Heights
Videos
Video: HAMILTON Cast Sings 'My Shot' For 'Hamilten' Music Video
by Michael Major - 2025-11-24 11:06:42
Video: Watch Kelly and Mark Recreate Viral HAMILTON Trend on LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-31 12:21:56
Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Looks Back at 10 Years of HAMILTON, Talks Return to Iconic Role
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-29 11:19:08
Video: Jonathan Groff Open to Returning as King George in Broadway’s HAMILTON
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-19 10:36:53
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Phillipa Soo Recreate Viral HAMILTON Trend
by Joshua Wright - 2025-09-04 10:37:38
Video: Thayne Jasperson Reflects on 10 Years of HAMILTON on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-11 15:12:08
Video: HAMILTON Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway With Mega-Mix Curtain Call
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-08-06 23:55:26
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Fallon, & The Roots Perform a 'Classroom Instruments' HAMILTON Medley
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-06 10:39:38
Video: Watch Andy Blankenbuehler Discuss NEVER ALONE For Works & Process
by Michael Major - 2025-03-07 13:25:29
Video: Watch Doechii Dance to a HAMILTON Remix After Her Broadway-Inspired Grammys Performance
by Michael Major - 2025-02-05 09:33:28
Video: Christopher Jackson Sings Early Version of HAMILTON's 'Right-Hand Man'
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-01-30 12:16:28
Video: Watch Phillipa Soo's First HAMILTON Audition For 'Hamilten' Celebration
by Michael Major - 2025-01-07 11:59:42
Video: HAMILTON Wishes Happy Anniversary to Alexander and Eliza Hamilton
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-14 14:46:10
Video: Inside the HAMILTON Orchestra Pit at The Buell Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-26 12:59:25
Video: Steven Pasquale, Lesli Margherita, and More in NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-08 11:00:21
Video: Hear From Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley & More From the Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2024-07-29 13:38:19
Video: First Look at the International Tour of HAMILTON in Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-09-10 09:42:56
Video: Rachelle Ann Go, Jason Arrow, & More Lead HAMILTON International Tour; Meet the Cast!
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-07-18 23:15:28
News
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
Broadway San Jose has announced its 2026/27 season, showcasing a lineup of acclaimed musicals, including Hamilton, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Learn more here!
by Gillian Blum - Mar 2, 2026
Hamilton, Shucked, Water for Elephants, Clue, and a fifth smash-hit show to be announced in May will make up the 2026-2027 Glenn Korff Broadway Series.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026
Broadway Across Canada will present five must-see productions at Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre for the 2026-2027 season, showcasing a diverse lineup of shows.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Broadway Across Canada has revealed its 2026 – 2027 Broadway Season at Edmonton’s iconic Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, bringing five productions to local audiences.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
In an exciting update for theater enthusiasts, Broadway In Chicago has announced a special promotion offering free Metra rides to attendees of the HAMILTON show. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility and encourage public transit use among theatergoers.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 26/27 AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando Season, a lineup of 10 productions that reflects the continued growth of Orlando as one of the nation's leading Broadway touring markets.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
The American Theatre Guild has announced 2026–27 Season for the BJCC Concert Hall, including Hamilton, The Outsiders, and more. Learn more about the season here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
Broadway In Chicago announced the HAM4HAM lottery, providing a chance to purchase discounted HAMILTON tickets. The lottery opens in February 2026, offering fans an affordable way to see the acclaimed musical.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 7, 2026
In a new Instagram post, Lin-Manuel Miranda teased the revisions to Warriors made throughout a two-week work session, as fans' hope for an eventual Broadway run of the concept-album-turned-musical continue to grow.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2026
A digital lottery has been announced for HAMILTON during its upcoming Kansas City engagement. A limited number of tickets will be available for each performance at a reduced price.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
Hennepin Arts has announced the 2026-2027 Broadway on Hennepin series, bringing 12 Broadway shows to Minneapolis for 14 weeks including Tony Award Best Musical winners The Outsiders, Maybe Happy Ending and Hamilton
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026
Tickets to the National Tour of Hamilton Louisville are on sale now. A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
Isaiah Johnson will return to Broadway for a limited engagement this early 2026, reprising his role as George Washington in Hamilton. Johnson’s Broadway credits include The Color Purple, Side Show, Peter and the Starcatcher.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
The 2026/2027 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season at the Fox Theatre will feature acclaimed shows HAMILTON, DEATH BECOMES HER, and BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, among others. Learn more about the season here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
HAMILTON is a part of the 2025-26 HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC Season, Presented in Partnership with Nissan and Farm Bureau Health Plans. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026
The national tour of the Broadway musical HAMILTON will return to Albuquerque’s Popejoy Hall as part of the 2026-2027 season, announced by producer Jeffrey Seller and Popejoy Presents.
by Scott Rawson - Jan 8, 2026
This would mark my third time seeing Hamilton at The Overture Center. All have been good, and all have been slightly different. And all have had a varied effect on me.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
Edred Utomi is set to take over the role of Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton on Broadway in early 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
Winner of 11 Tony Awards, a Grammy and the Pulitzer Prize, “Hamilton” will return to Madison at Overture Center Tuesday, January 6 – Sunday, January 18, 2026. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025
Producer Jeffrey Seller and DPAC announced single tickets for the Triangle return of the Musical Revolution, HAMILTON, on stage May 20 – June 14 for four weeks only. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Andy Blankenbuehler has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
Andy Blankenbuehler has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Only Gold, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Only Gold, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Only Gold, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Bandstand, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Bandstand, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bandstand, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Bandstand, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Hamilton, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Special Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Hamilton, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Bring It On: The Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bring It On: The Musical, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Bring It On: The Musical, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for 9 to 5 , Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 9 to 5, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for 9 to 5: The Musical, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Outstanding Choreograph (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Heights, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for In the Heights and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for In the Heights.
Andy Blankenbuehler has won numerous prestigious awards for his choreography. These include Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Only Gold, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Bandstand, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Bandstand, and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Bandstand. He also received Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Hamilton, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Special Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamilton, and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Hamilton. Additionally, he was honored with Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Heights, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for In the Heights, and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for In the Heights.
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